Antinoöpolis
أنتينوبوليس
human settlement
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Standing here on the eastern bank of the Nile, near the modern village of Sheikh 'Ibada, we are at the site of Antinoöpolis, one of the most intriguing and poignant foundations of the Roman Empire. Founded on October 30, 130 AD…
Listen in the app2The Nile Shore and the Spot of Drowning
We begin our tour at the riverbank, the emotional anchor of the city's foundation. It was here in 130 AD that the tragedy occurred. …
Listen in the app3The Theater and the Megala Antinoia
Moving inland, we reach the remains of the Great Theater, one of the most significant public buildings in Antinoöpolis. Completed around 138 AD, near the end of Hadrian’s reign, this theater was the venue for the Megala Antinoia,…
Listen in the app4Closing
As we conclude our journey through the ruins of Antinoöpolis, we are left with the image of a city that stood at the intersection of love, grief, and power. Hadrian's foundation was an audacious attempt to create a perfect Greek…
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What is Antinoöpolis?
Antinoöpolis is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.8075, 30.8728 |
| Last updated |